Xbox series x stuck on system update. Turns off at 92%

Hi there! This is Virginia O.

I understand that you are experiencing issues with your Xbox that randomly turns off during gameplay.

I apologize for the inconvenienced this has caused you. I will do my best to help you.

Please check power settings by going to Settings > General > Power mode & startup and ensure the console isn't set to turn off automatically. Set "Turn off after" to "Don't turn off automatically."

And then power cycle the Xbox. Turn off your Xbox, unplug the power cord, and wait for at least 10 seconds. Plug it back in and power it on. This can help reset the system.

Next is to update the console. Kindly make sure that your Xbox Series X is running the latest system update. Go to Settings > System > Updates and check for updates.

Thank you for your cooperation.

is it supposed to turn on though?

As stated above this occurs when the console checks for a system update and the time, 3am, is around the time when its mandatory to update, US time.

During the stage between Verifying and Applying, when the consoles restarts during the update, the Xbox button on the console will flash or pulse about 15-20 times for a XBox OneX and about 6-10 times for a Xbox Series X.

So, the consoles are designed specifically to turn themselves on in the middle of the night to run updates? That is a seriously bad design if you ask me...there's no reason for it to do that. None of my other electronics turn themselves on...my TV and PC both update when I turn them on. Looks like I'll start unplugging my Xbox at night in that case.

Having said that, neither my One X or Series X have installed system updates when turned off...they wait until I turn the thing on

Hi,

I have an xbox series x. When turning the xbox on with a controller the system will turn on then immediately turn off and start again.

Does this happen if you use the console on/off button?

Is the console OS and the controller firmware up to date?

I’ve turned mine on and off again several times and appears ok. Not updated my one x yet. But the series x is ok.

There is a thing with Xbox Series X where you turn it on and it stuck on the loading thing like the sign in. Maybe try asking Microsoft directly.